Lead Transit Care nursing teams across Auckland hospitals to ensure timely patient transit

Charge Nurse Manager / Team Leader, Transit Care

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As the Charge Nurse Manager / Team Leader for Transit Care team, you will oversee our teams across North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals. Your role will involve providing clinical oversight and daily leadership to ensure exceptional service delivery.

This pivotal leadership role provides clinical oversight and daily leadership, drives excellence in patient care, oversees workforce management, and supports quality improvement initiatives across the unit.

About the Team/Service/Location

We are part of a dynamic and forward-thinking district, committed to delivering innovative healthcare to one of New Zealand’s most culturally diverse populations.

About You

Your key responsibilities will encompass:

  • Coordinating transit care resources effectively to minimize delays and optimize service efficiency.
  • Collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure the safe and timely transit care of patients.
  • Managing escalations and delivering immediate clinical support to team members.
  • Contributing significantly to quality improvement initiatives and pathway development.

As an experienced senior nurse leader, you will bring:

  • A postgraduate diploma in specialty nursing practice
  • Level 4 PDRP (Professional Development and Recognition Programme) certification
  • Demonstrated experience in clinical team leadership
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and support staff

You will combine clinical credibility with sound organizational skills and a collaborative leadership style, fostering a supportive, family-friendly team environment while driving service excellence and continuous improvement.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 18 September 2026. Position reference number WDHB21962.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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